Hits and Misses: TV's movie reboots

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"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" had all the makings of a hit, even without Arnold. But audiences could never stop comparing the Fox show to its iconic blockbuster predecessor, and it was unceremoniously canceled after two seasons. But that's not stopping the networks from attempting even more movie revivals this year. On Tuesday, ABC Family will resurrect the 1999 teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You" as a weekly show, and later this fall, NBC and ABC will attempt to juice prime time with series remakes of the '80s comedies "Parenthood" and "The Witches of Eastwick." We look back at other memorable -- and the easily forgettable -- film-to-TV translations. "Buffy," anyone?

"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" had all the makings of a hit, even without Arnold. But audiences could never stop comparing the Fox show to its iconic blockbuster predecessor, and it was unceremoniously canceled after two seasons. But that's not stopping the networks from attempting even more movie revivals this year. On Tuesday, ABC Family will resurrect the 1999 teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You" as a weekly show, and later this fall, NBC and ABC will attempt to juice prime time with series remakes of the '80s comedies "Parenthood" and "The Witches of Eastwick." We look back at other memorable -- and the easily forgettable -- film-to-TV translations. "Buffy," anyone? (Disney / ABC Family)

Based on the film: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) Premise: Unlike the film, the series revolved around Ferris (Charlie Schattler) attending -- not ditching -- high school and feuding with his sister Jeannie ( Jennifer Aniston). But was the spinoff too cheeky? During the first episode, Ferris addresses viewers and says that he didn't like the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," nor did he care for Matthew Broderick's portrayal of him. (He takes a chainsaw to a cardboard cutout of Broderick.) Lasted: 13 episodes Verdict: Miss

Based on the film: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) Premise: Unlike the film, the series revolved around Ferris (Charlie Schattler) attending -- not ditching -- high school and feuding with his sister Jeannie ( Jennifer Aniston). But was the spinoff too cheeky? During the first episode, Ferris addresses viewers and says that he didn't like the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," nor did he care for Matthew Broderick's portrayal of him. (He takes a chainsaw to a cardboard cutout of Broderick.) Lasted: 13 episodes Verdict: Miss (Paramount)